Published 00:00 IST, September 27th 2019

Priyanka Chopra’s path to being the most followed Indian on Instagram

Priyanka Chopra Jonas now has over 44 million followers on Instagram, the most for any Indian. What makes the actor so popular? Read more to look at her journey

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brand of Priyanka Chopra Jonas has grown to heights that or Indian celebrities can only dream of. Miss World of year 2000 is currently most followed Indian on Instagram with more than 44 million people following her. Although her roots lie in Bollywood, Priyanka has immensely magnified her global relevance through her art. She was a part of Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2018 as well as 2017.

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Multi-lingual & Multi-talented

One of India's highest-paid celebrities, Priyanka started in year 2000 when she was crowned Miss World. She later entered Bollywood with roles in movies like Andaaz, Mujhse Shai Karogi, and Aitraaz. Over next dece, she starred in popular films like - Krrish, Don, Fashion, Dostana, and Bajirao Mastani. Priyanka remained a relevant figure in India through dece but her entry into American pop culture turned her relevance global. 

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In 2012, Priyanka's debut single 'In My City' came out and it featured 'will.i.am' of ' Black Eyed Peas. single did immensely well in India but t so much in United States. Her next single 'Exotic' came out in 2013, featuring rapper Pitbull, this song was very well received and so was reflected when it debuted on Billboard dance charts at Number 16. She released ar single 'I Can't Make You Love Me' in 2014.

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In 2015, Priyanka became first Indian to heline an American TV show as she played Alex Parrish in ABC's Quantico.  show ran for three seasons with Priyanka being its protagonist. This massively ded to Priyanka's Global Popularity. In 2017, she played a part in Baywatch which starred Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Although movie was t received too well in US, it was successful outside it. Chopra's role gained mostly favourable reviews. se roles got ball rolling in Priyanka's Hollywood career as her presence became a more common occurrence at Hollywood red carpets.

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In 2018, reports emerged of Priyanka Chopra dating Nick Jonas (of ' Jonas Brors') as two were often spotted by paparazzi toger. couple later got engd and married in Jodhpur at end of 2018. Nick Jonas, a former Disney Channel star, alrey h a very devout fan following because of band he was in with his brors. That fandom took very well to Priyanka as she became a part of ' Jonas Sisters' club which includes wives of three Jonas Brors with fans being obsessed with literally anything that family does. Priyanka has also done a lot of philanthropic work through her own organization and actively works with UN. She was even appointed as 'Global UNICEF Ambassor of Goodwill' in 2016.

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23:59 IST, September 26th 2019